03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
The Top Cause of Rear-End Crashes

The Top Cause of Rear-End Crashes

Auto Accident
Being hit in the rear of your vehicle when you are safely coming to a stop can be especially frustrating, as you could do nothing to stop the accident. If you suffer injuries in a rear-end crash, a Beverly Hills accident attorney from Jalilvand Law can help you gather evidence to determine which parties are responsible for your accident and collect the full compensation you deserve. Identifying liability requires knowing what caused the crash, and the primary cause of rear-end collisions today is distracted driving. Distracted Driving Causes Many Rear-End Collisions The most common cause of rear-end accidents on the roads of California is distracted driving, which involves doing anything that takes your attention off of the road while driving. Distracted driving includes texting or talking on a cell phone…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Liability for Uber Accidents

Liability for Uber Accidents

Auto Accident
Uber accident claims are somewhat unique in that the source of the income coverage depends upon where the Uber driver is in the Uber process. The bottom line, however, is that you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, which makes obtaining just compensation paramount, and an experienced Beverly Hills Uber accident attorney can help. On the Uber App If the driver who leaves you injured is on the Uber app at the time of the accident, there are two stages of coverage, including: If the driver is on the Uber app and either has an Uber passenger or is on the way to pick up an Uber passenger at the time of the accident, your claim will be filed with Uber’s comprehensive policy.If the driver is on the Uber app…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Were You in a Taxi Accident?

Were You in a Taxi Accident?

Auto Accident
If a taxi driver leaves you injured, you may be utterly confused about how to obtain just compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. The bottom line is that taxi accident claims proceed like other car accident claims except that they are generally filed with the taxi company’s coverage, which is likely to be more robust than the driver’s personal coverage. If the driver is self-employed, however, he or she is required to carry more comprehensive coverage as a taxi driver than he or she carries personally. An experienced Beverly Hills accident attorney can help you get to the bottom of the matter. Your Losses One of the most important elements of your taxi accident claim is ensuring that your complete physical, financial, and emotional losses are well represented. Such losses…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Rental Car Crashes are Complicated

Rental Car Crashes are Complicated

Auto Accident
If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured, it’s a complicated matter, but if the driver was behind the wheel of a rental, it can make things more challenging still. The fact of the rental car is that more than one insurance policy may be involved, and determining which policy covers what is often tricky. If you or someone you love has been injured in a rental car accident, don’t delay consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills rental car accident lawyer. Understanding Insurance Coverage If the driver who leaves you injured is behind the wheel of a rental car, it’s important to understand the insurance coverage that may be involved in handling your claim. Consider the following: The driver’s personal car insurance will be responsible for covering whatever the additional policies…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Causes of Bus Collisions

Causes of Bus Collisions

Bus Accident
Buses get large numbers of people where they need to be in the Beverly Hills area, and the convenience factor is significant for many without other forms of transportation. The immense size of buses – and the fact that they do carry large numbers of passengers – however, make bus accidents much more dangerous than many other vehicle crashes. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a bus accident, you shouldn’t wait to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills bus accident attorney. Why Bus Accidents Might Happen When you’re on a bus, you can leave all the responsibilities and challenges of driving to the professional bus driver, but if that driver doesn’t take safety seriously enough, it puts you and a lot of other people at…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Risks of Boat Accidents

Risks of Boat Accidents

Boat Accident
Boat accidents are basically traffic accidents that occur on the water, and in the process, there are some additional dangers thrown in. If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in a boat accident, an experienced Beverly Hills boat accident attorney is on your side and well prepared to help. The Additional Risk Factors When you are on a boat, the last thing you want to do is worry about the danger involved, but the truth is that there are considerable risk factors – in addition to all the risks normally associated with traffic accidents. Consider the following: Boats generally don’t have the safety restraints that other motor vehicles do, including seat belts and airbags for every passenger.When you are on a boat, you likely have no idea how…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
RV and Motorhome Accidents

RV and Motorhome Accidents

Personal Injury
There is something to be said for heading out on the open road with all the comforts of home in tow. However, when recreational vehicles are involved in accidents, their immense size helps to ensure that they are very dangerous accidents. If a negligent motorist behind the wheel of a recreational vehicle leaves you injured, consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills RV and motorhome accident lawyer sooner rather than later is in your best interest. Manning a Recreational Vehicle Safely Requires More Care When a motorist climbs behind the wheel of an RV or motorhome, he or she takes on the immense responsibility of driving the massive machine safely – in relation to all the other vehicles out there. These small homes on wheels are more difficult to drive safely…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Losses from Motorcycle Accidents

Losses from Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accident
The allure of getting out on your bike and exploring the open road is undeniable, but when you’re on your bike, you’re far more vulnerable to the negligence of other drivers with whom you share the road. If you find yourself in the difficult position of being harmed by another driver’s recklessness in a motorcycle accident, a Beverly Hills motorcycle accident attorney can help. The Losses You Experience When you’re on your bike, nothing comes between you and the overwhelming impact of a crash, which can amplify the losses you incur. Common losses – or legal damages – include: Property damage to your bikeMedical expenses that range from emergency care to surgery and beyond and that can be ongoingLost earnings that can include losses related to your ability to earn…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Why are Truck Crashes So Serious?

Why are Truck Crashes So Serious?

Truck Accident
There are a lot of serious traffic accidents on our roadways, but when it comes to sheer danger, truck accidents beat all the others a considerable margin. The immense size and weight of trucks ensures that the impact of truck accidents tends to be life-threatening and that the occupants of the other vehicles involved are at far greater risk. If you or someone you love has been injured by a truck driver’s negligence, make the call to an experienced Beverly Hills truck accident attorney today. The Semi’s Size The massive size of the semis with which we share our roads leads to all the following risk factors: Truck drivers experience significant blind spots across both sides and the front and back of their rigs. When motorists find themselves in these…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

Auto Accident
If you or someone you love has been injured by someone else’s negligence, seeking just compensation can play a fundamental role in your ability to regain your health and well-being. While the personal injury claims process is challenging, your recovery is too important to leave to chance, and an experienced Beverly Hills personal injury attorney is standing by to help. Personal Injury Claims While every personal injury claim has its own unique elements, many fall into several basic classifications. Traffic Accident Claims Unfortunately, not every motorist with whom you share the road takes safety as seriously as he or she should, and these negligent motorists are often the cause of traffic accidents, which come in all the following dangerous forms: Car accidentsTruck accidentsMotorcycle accidentsUber and Lyft accidentsTaxi accidentsRental car accidentsBus…
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